Japanese remastered reissue of 1974 album is packaged in a miniature LP sleeve & limited to 5,000 pieces, features 11 tracks. Universal. 2004. Album Description
One of the big problems with how the record studios started letting most anyone get on a record is that they let most anyone get on a record. When you listen to this one, you know you're listening to talent all around. It something that can't be duplicated with any amount of studio gimmickry or production. Lots of soul here and a tight band too.
February 21, 2008Wow... what a great album. I was mildly familiar with Rufus and Chaka Khan, and this album does not disappoint the new listener. Chaka Khan has an amazing voice and the music is so funky and sexy at the same time. Usually, I would buy a "greatest hits" package when sampling a band, but after reading some reviews on this site, I decided to go with this one. Definitely a great album for the seasoned Rufus fan and for the newcomers as well. Highly recommend this!!
September 4, 20071974...h.s. senior year for me and a magical time in my life. The funk, soul, rhythm & blues, and fusion of this special time was truly golden, so when I first heard a sweet, transfer student, by the name of Daphne singing in her slow, country voice, 'tell me somethin' good', I said to myself, 'what the hell is that?' I could tell it was something beyond what she was capable of concocting...sure enough, soon I heard Queen Chaka...wow, what can I say, her voice was so clean, powerful, pure and downright sensual...I think I got a woodie, matter of fact, I know I did, she did that to a lot of us, male and female...still does, if you want a true taste of the time, GET THIS.
February 4, 2007In 1974, I heard "Tell me something good" and noted what a "funky" tune it was, still is! The song was just "gutsy." and outside of Sly Stone, no one else was doing music that way. "You got the love" and "Smokin' Room" are the other stand-out tunes on this collection. Get your copy and jam! Four stars!
November 19, 20051974 -- I wasn't even born yet, but I'm curious about the era's culture , music, and crazy fashion. The patchwork denim album cover graphic is what attracted me initially. Moments I love:
The electric guitar in "You Got the Love" & "Tell Me Something Good". The rhythm in "Rags To Rufus", "Sideways", & "Look Through My Eyes". The horns and the funky electric piano in "I Got the Right Street (But the Wrong Direction), "Ain't Nothin But A Maybe", and the title track. The Gospel fervor of "Swing Down Chariot". Rufus the Band is in top form, great musicianship. Chaka the Voice, sends chills up my spine. The main letdown is the short length of "Sideways". They should've extended the first part where you here Chaka wailing and the band studio jiving. That groove is just too tough!
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